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A new toolkit to help tech companies be more ethical

by Molly Wood
Sep 4, 2018
Tech giants keep struggling to understand how their platforms affect society. A game designer has a new solution.
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What "Demolition Man" got right about the future

by Molly Wood
Sep 3, 2018
Autonomous vehicles, tablets, video conferencing — the 1993 flick made some good calls.
Taco Bell celebrated the return of nacho fries and the "Demolition Man" 25th anniversary with a futuristic dining experience at Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood on July 19, 2018 in San Diego, California.
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Why are tech companies suddenly pushing a federal online privacy law?

by Molly Wood
Aug 31, 2018
Tech giants want to preempt tough California legislation before it becomes a standard.
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What should streaming platforms do when acts of violence are broadcast live?

by Molly Wood
Aug 30, 2018
The fatal shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, makes esports the latest online arena to struggle with issues of violence.
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Facebook finally takes action against hate speech in Myanmar. Is it enough?

by Molly Wood
Aug 29, 2018
The social media platform plays an outsized role in spreading news ... and hate speech in the country.
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The second-largest smartphone maker in the world doesn't even sell phones in the U.S.

by Molly Wood
Aug 28, 2018
Chinese smartphone makers are getting bigger, even without the American market.
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One problem with fake news? It really, really works

by Molly Wood
Aug 27, 2018
MIT research finds false stories often travel further and faster than real ones.
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Can shipping freight across the country be as easy as finding a ride across town?

by Tracey Samuelson
Aug 23, 2018
"There's a lot more going on in the background when it comes to truck loads," one expert says.
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Election Security

Why election security experts really like paper records

by Tracey Samuelson
Aug 22, 2018
Our aging voting systems are vulnerable, but can Congress act fast enough to be effective?
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Girl Scouts get badges for camping, first aid and now ... cybersecurity

by Molly Wood
Aug 21, 2018
The organization has new STEM-themed emblems — think robotics and engineering.
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